You know when something just doesn’t sit right with you? It’s like you feel as if you’ve said your piece, but then realize you didn’t even come close?
Yeah, that’s how I feel right now.
The truth of the matter is that Remember Me left me in a complete state of melancholy....and not just because Robert Pattinson’s character died in the movie. Although, that’s pretty damn mortifying if you ask me.
No, it’s so much more complex than that.
You see, the script takes you through more than just Tyler Hawkins’ life. It gives you a glimpse into almost all the characters. Enough that it is impossible not to be affected by the aftermath of his death, and their pain.
And believe me, they all suffered loss when Tyler died.
Ally lost her lover and her friend.
Tyler’s parents lost another son.
Aiden lost a friend and confidant.
But I think it was Caroline’s (oh boy, I almost typed Carolyn...Freudian slip, much?) loss that hit me the most. Tyler wasn’t just her brother, he was her friend and protector. When she suffered at the hands of school bullies and needed him most he was there. So who would be there for her after he was gone? The movie does give you the sense that she has others in her life who would never lead her astray, but it was always Tyler that was her rock, her constant. So with him gone, what then?
Just thinking of it now makes me cry. And it makes me realize how many people lost someone important on that fatal and fateful day.
I have had my fair share of loss (mainly at the hands of cancer) and I know that it’s not something you can just get over and forget. You just learn to accept it as a part of your own life, and you move on.
That doesn’t mean it makes the process any easier, though.
Life is not a simple journey, and we never really know what is planned for us; regardless of how many boxes we still have yet to check off our bucket lists.
Do I think that Tyler’s death should have never happened? Absolutely. Just like I feel about all of those people that died in the Twin Towers.
It never should have happened.
Not when everything was just starting to go right. Not at all.
But that’s how the cookie crumbles, no? Just when you think things are finally going to work out, and you can be happy, BAM.
You see? This is how I’m feeling after seeing this movie. It just gets you right down deep, and refuses to let you forget; hence the name of the film...well played.
Remember Me?
How could we not?
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Remember Me...Executive Producer: ROBERT PATTINSON
I need to warn you right now. This blog will have some spoilers about the movie. So if you have yet to see it, then read no further until you have.
Before I begin, I need you to know that I have been anticipating this movie since the script made its way into my inbox. I read the first scene (and only the first scene), and already knew that I was going to love it.
Thus, when I learned where it was being filmed, it was a no-brainer that I would make the effort to drive down to New York City. I was literally like a damn paparazzi. I've never been that crazy about something before. Well, that's actually a lie, but we're not talking about Twilight. :P
So I drove with my cousin to NYC and we spent the day being fangirls. It's an experience I will NEVER forget or regret. (Click HERE for my blog about that crazy day). I may not have seen the entire film being shot, but all my obsessing gave me a glimpse into a movie that I just knew was going to be great. I knew ROB was going to be great.
Today...I was not disappointed.
From the moment Remember Me began, I was riveted (to steal a line from Tyler's mouth). I just couldn't look away.
The performances from all the actors contributed to the intensity of this film, but it was Robert Pattinson (HANDS DOWN) who stole the show.
A story wrapped around unlikely lovers, tortured soul, Tyler Hawkins, meets his match when Ally Craig forces him to actually start living and stop simply existing.
So it is most unfortunate that just when things are finally beginning to fall properly into place the world literally comes tumbling down.
What am I talking about? Well, consider the fact that the setting of this movie is centered around September 11, 2001. Yes, you read that correctly.
On a day when he was going to make peace with his father, and had finally admitted to Ally that he loved her, Tyler's world came to an end in one of the Twin Towers.
And that, my friends, is why Remember Me had/has me in awe.
Robert Pattinson, you are truly an actor who is unclear of his own talent. You captivate your audience with even the simplest of performances. And I'm not just saying that because I adore you implicitly. It is simply the truth.
That is all.
Before I begin, I need you to know that I have been anticipating this movie since the script made its way into my inbox. I read the first scene (and only the first scene), and already knew that I was going to love it.
Thus, when I learned where it was being filmed, it was a no-brainer that I would make the effort to drive down to New York City. I was literally like a damn paparazzi. I've never been that crazy about something before. Well, that's actually a lie, but we're not talking about Twilight. :P
So I drove with my cousin to NYC and we spent the day being fangirls. It's an experience I will NEVER forget or regret. (Click HERE for my blog about that crazy day). I may not have seen the entire film being shot, but all my obsessing gave me a glimpse into a movie that I just knew was going to be great. I knew ROB was going to be great.
Today...I was not disappointed.
From the moment Remember Me began, I was riveted (to steal a line from Tyler's mouth). I just couldn't look away.
The performances from all the actors contributed to the intensity of this film, but it was Robert Pattinson (HANDS DOWN) who stole the show.
A story wrapped around unlikely lovers, tortured soul, Tyler Hawkins, meets his match when Ally Craig forces him to actually start living and stop simply existing.
So it is most unfortunate that just when things are finally beginning to fall properly into place the world literally comes tumbling down.
What am I talking about? Well, consider the fact that the setting of this movie is centered around September 11, 2001. Yes, you read that correctly.
On a day when he was going to make peace with his father, and had finally admitted to Ally that he loved her, Tyler's world came to an end in one of the Twin Towers.
And that, my friends, is why Remember Me had/has me in awe.
Robert Pattinson, you are truly an actor who is unclear of his own talent. You captivate your audience with even the simplest of performances. And I'm not just saying that because I adore you implicitly. It is simply the truth.
That is all.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
BROKEN by Megan Hart
Before I begin, I must warn you, I was in a highly emotional state while writing this book report...from crying all day while reading...
*points up* This book *takes a calming breath* broke me.
I know, it sounds really cheesy, considering the name. However, I cannot possibly give you another adjective to describe how I feel right now.
Sadie’s struggles with being the devoted and loving wife of a quadriplegic...broke me.
Adam’s struggles with being a quadriplegic and having to live with the fact that he couldn’t love his wife the way he had vowed to do, so many years before...broke me.
Joe’s sexcapades in an effort to fuck his way through countless women he could have (and did have) when he always seemed to find his way back to the one woman he couldn’t....BROKE ME.
Need I explain any further?
Well, I could, but if I did, then I’d spoil the book for you.
I will say this, however, and that is: this book will make the most hardened of hearts break in two. There is no possible way you can read “Broken” without shedding at least one tear. If you manage to do so, then you need to get your tear ducts checked. No joke.
Granted I’m an emotional person, but I literally cried my eyes shut. At one point, I had to bury my face in my pillow to muffle the sobs that were ripping from my body. I actually felt physical pain from what I was reading.
So I ask you again, have I scared you yet?
At least take some solace in knowing that Megan Hart does not leave her readers without some form of closure. However, your idea of closure and her idea of closure might differ. Just sayin'.
I also have to say that you do get some small snippets of information about the characters from the previous book, Dirty. That means that you find out what happens to Elle and Dan. Once again, very clever author. *wink*
On an erotica scale of 1 to 10, I have to give this book an overall 7...and I’m being generous. This book is not meant to turn you on. It’s meant to do what it says...leave you broken. However, when Megan Hart wants to flip your switch, she knows exactly how to do it. So my overall rating comes with exceptions.
Naturally, I had to read the next book, Stranger, since I had to see if we learned anything else about Sadie and Joe. My review for that book will be up soon.
On a sidenote, if you haven’t grasped this by now, be warned that you will accomplish DICK ALL when you read this woman’s shit. Nuff said.
*points up* This book *takes a calming breath* broke me.
I know, it sounds really cheesy, considering the name. However, I cannot possibly give you another adjective to describe how I feel right now.
Sadie’s struggles with being the devoted and loving wife of a quadriplegic...broke me.
Adam’s struggles with being a quadriplegic and having to live with the fact that he couldn’t love his wife the way he had vowed to do, so many years before...broke me.
Joe’s sexcapades in an effort to fuck his way through countless women he could have (and did have) when he always seemed to find his way back to the one woman he couldn’t....BROKE ME.
Need I explain any further?
Well, I could, but if I did, then I’d spoil the book for you.
I will say this, however, and that is: this book will make the most hardened of hearts break in two. There is no possible way you can read “Broken” without shedding at least one tear. If you manage to do so, then you need to get your tear ducts checked. No joke.
Granted I’m an emotional person, but I literally cried my eyes shut. At one point, I had to bury my face in my pillow to muffle the sobs that were ripping from my body. I actually felt physical pain from what I was reading.
So I ask you again, have I scared you yet?
At least take some solace in knowing that Megan Hart does not leave her readers without some form of closure. However, your idea of closure and her idea of closure might differ. Just sayin'.
I also have to say that you do get some small snippets of information about the characters from the previous book, Dirty. That means that you find out what happens to Elle and Dan. Once again, very clever author. *wink*
On an erotica scale of 1 to 10, I have to give this book an overall 7...and I’m being generous. This book is not meant to turn you on. It’s meant to do what it says...leave you broken. However, when Megan Hart wants to flip your switch, she knows exactly how to do it. So my overall rating comes with exceptions.
Naturally, I had to read the next book, Stranger, since I had to see if we learned anything else about Sadie and Joe. My review for that book will be up soon.
On a sidenote, if you haven’t grasped this by now, be warned that you will accomplish DICK ALL when you read this woman’s shit. Nuff said.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Robert Pattinson...AnOther Man Outtakes
Before the Robporn ensues, let me just tell you that it's highly effing annoying when you own the damn magazine and have to search like a crazy person on the net to get the GOOD pictures. These should have never been outtakes. Just sayin'.
You see the above evidence. So please tell me why these pictures didn't grace the pages I spent, like, $15 US for??!! I. Am. Pissed.
Oh well, at least we have people like www.twitter.com/neesie31 to thank for untagging The Beautiful One in these here fantabulous pictures. *le grand sigh*
Untagged:
You see the above evidence. So please tell me why these pictures didn't grace the pages I spent, like, $15 US for??!! I. Am. Pissed.
Oh well, at least we have people like www.twitter.com/neesie31 to thank for untagging The Beautiful One in these here fantabulous pictures. *le grand sigh*
Sunday, March 7, 2010
DIRTY by Megan Hart
As you all know, Megan Hart made her way on my favourite authors list when I discovered her story, “Switch”, a couple of months ago.
Well, “Dirty” is absolutely no exception.
What sets Megan Hart’s books apart from other common erotica is that she does not do sunshine and roses. You will not find blissful porn on the pages of her books. What you will discover is pain, suffering, confusion, passion, anger, and heartache. The emotions evoked from reading her books make you feel as though you are living the lives of these tortured characters.
Have I scared you yet?
She begins “Dirty” with utter complexity wrapped around a character named, Elle. This protagonist, if you can even call her that, has a sordid past, and her depth lies deep within the book’s pages; leaving you with absolutely no other option but to keep reading if you want to learn her secrets.
Her actions and reactions will force your mouth agape asking, “WHY?!”. Of course, you don’t learn the why until Megan Hart is good and ready to give it to you.
Once Elle's truth is finally revealed, the wound that develops on your heart is unavoidable. That is the depth of this character.
Then there is Dan. Dan the man. It is this character who “tames the shrew” so to speak. He sees something in Elle that no other woman has ever revealed to him, and as a result, he’s always needing more. She is his ghost, someone who cannot possibly be real. But he knows that if he perseveres, what he does discover will only make him love her more. To Dan, Elle is worth the pain and risk.
“Dirty” will take you on a rollercoaster that you never really intended to ride, but can’t help throw your hands up in the air and scream during the experience; you won’t want to get off.
On an erotic scale of 1 to 10, I’d have to give this book an overall 8.5. Though these characters do not spend their entire time together between the sheets, or in bathroom stalls *wink*, the fireworks they do create will leave you panting for more.
“Broken” is the next instalment following “Dirty”. A sequel of sorts that tells the tale of another tortured soul in Harrisburg, PA. Although I’m only into the third chapter, I’ve already spilled an undesirable amount of tears, and must continue reading in hopes that there is some solace for these characters.
Stay tuned for my next book report.
Well, “Dirty” is absolutely no exception.
What sets Megan Hart’s books apart from other common erotica is that she does not do sunshine and roses. You will not find blissful porn on the pages of her books. What you will discover is pain, suffering, confusion, passion, anger, and heartache. The emotions evoked from reading her books make you feel as though you are living the lives of these tortured characters.
Have I scared you yet?
She begins “Dirty” with utter complexity wrapped around a character named, Elle. This protagonist, if you can even call her that, has a sordid past, and her depth lies deep within the book’s pages; leaving you with absolutely no other option but to keep reading if you want to learn her secrets.
Her actions and reactions will force your mouth agape asking, “WHY?!”. Of course, you don’t learn the why until Megan Hart is good and ready to give it to you.
Once Elle's truth is finally revealed, the wound that develops on your heart is unavoidable. That is the depth of this character.
Then there is Dan. Dan the man. It is this character who “tames the shrew” so to speak. He sees something in Elle that no other woman has ever revealed to him, and as a result, he’s always needing more. She is his ghost, someone who cannot possibly be real. But he knows that if he perseveres, what he does discover will only make him love her more. To Dan, Elle is worth the pain and risk.
“Dirty” will take you on a rollercoaster that you never really intended to ride, but can’t help throw your hands up in the air and scream during the experience; you won’t want to get off.
On an erotic scale of 1 to 10, I’d have to give this book an overall 8.5. Though these characters do not spend their entire time together between the sheets, or in bathroom stalls *wink*, the fireworks they do create will leave you panting for more.
“Broken” is the next instalment following “Dirty”. A sequel of sorts that tells the tale of another tortured soul in Harrisburg, PA. Although I’m only into the third chapter, I’ve already spilled an undesirable amount of tears, and must continue reading in hopes that there is some solace for these characters.
Stay tuned for my next book report.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
The Slap Chop
I just got this email from a friend, and had to share. If anyone has a Slap Chop, please leave a comment about whether you can relate to this irate person from Innisfil.
Letter sent to customer relations for Slap Chop!
Sorry for the language but I've had it with Vince's Slap Chop! I just had to release this tirade before I exploded.
Ok...... so I got a slapchop.
This dirty son of a bitch Vince convinced me that this invention would save time, and help me eat healthy.
Fuck Vince and his goddamn nuts!!!!!
fettuccine, linguine, martini, bikini......my ass!!!!!
Let me tell you what this holy terror of a kitchen utensil does.....absolutely nothing.
Let's look at a few things:
1.. This thing is made of plastic and has a sharp blade hooked to a spring and a plunger.
This is a poor combination to begin with..
2. The slapchop is about the size of a coffee grinder, which means you need to slapchop size your food prior to actually using the slapchop. In order to do that you need a knife, if I have a knife in my hand already I may as well chop the fuckin vegetable right then and there.
3. One slap for large sizes, 2 slaps for smaller sizes, three slaps for a fine dice....fuck you.
Here's what it actually goes like. One slap, twist and pry on plunger because vegetable is wedged in the cutting mechanism. Two slaps, still fucking wedged and no smaller than the last slap.... why? because the fucking blade didn't actually cut anything..it just did a quarter turn with a potato stuffed inside.. Three slaps, another quarter turn and now your potato is wedged so far into the fucking machine the plunger won't come out.
Now since the veg is stuffed deep inside this devil contraption you must now take the damn thing apart. Easier said than done.
Vince says "its easy as one two three"............ FUCK YOU VINCE!
Its easy to take apart sans potato stuffing however once those blades are full it becomes more difficult. Picture this, a slapchop full of potato, the plunger is stuffed all the way to the bottom so you can't undo the top part, and it won't turn enough to pry the bottom protector part off.
Now keep in mind that this contraption has a sharp fucking blade in it...so using your fingers to pry out the potato chunks is ill advised.
What do you do? Get a tool if course.....now because you already had to cut your vegetable to slapchop size you happen to have a knife close by.
It only makes sense to use that to dig out the jammed veg.
Ahem....at this point the slapchop is no longer a slapchop, it suddenly becomes a spring loaded vegetable cannon!
As soon as you wiggle a tiny piece of the vegetable in question out of harms way you can fully expect to get showered in large chunks of potato (or onion, or peppers)...remember these are large chunks that fly fast and hard.....because this stupid fucking device hasn't actually CUT ANYTHING!
I am going to personally kill the man that invented this goddamn thing...in fact I'm going to use it on his nuts....because Vince says it works great on nuts...in fact so well that we are going to love his nuts.
Anyone know where Vince lives? Frustrated in INNISFIL!!!!!
Sorry for the language but I've had it with Vince's Slap Chop! I just had to release this tirade before I exploded.
Ok...... so I got a slapchop.
This dirty son of a bitch Vince convinced me that this invention would save time, and help me eat healthy.
Fuck Vince and his goddamn nuts!!!!!
fettuccine, linguine, martini, bikini......my ass!!!!!
Let me tell you what this holy terror of a kitchen utensil does.....absolutely nothing.
Let's look at a few things:
1.. This thing is made of plastic and has a sharp blade hooked to a spring and a plunger.
This is a poor combination to begin with..
2. The slapchop is about the size of a coffee grinder, which means you need to slapchop size your food prior to actually using the slapchop. In order to do that you need a knife, if I have a knife in my hand already I may as well chop the fuckin vegetable right then and there.
3. One slap for large sizes, 2 slaps for smaller sizes, three slaps for a fine dice....fuck you.
Here's what it actually goes like. One slap, twist and pry on plunger because vegetable is wedged in the cutting mechanism. Two slaps, still fucking wedged and no smaller than the last slap.... why? because the fucking blade didn't actually cut anything..it just did a quarter turn with a potato stuffed inside.. Three slaps, another quarter turn and now your potato is wedged so far into the fucking machine the plunger won't come out.
Now since the veg is stuffed deep inside this devil contraption you must now take the damn thing apart. Easier said than done.
Vince says "its easy as one two three"............ FUCK YOU VINCE!
Its easy to take apart sans potato stuffing however once those blades are full it becomes more difficult. Picture this, a slapchop full of potato, the plunger is stuffed all the way to the bottom so you can't undo the top part, and it won't turn enough to pry the bottom protector part off.
Now keep in mind that this contraption has a sharp fucking blade in it...so using your fingers to pry out the potato chunks is ill advised.
What do you do? Get a tool if course.....now because you already had to cut your vegetable to slapchop size you happen to have a knife close by.
It only makes sense to use that to dig out the jammed veg.
Ahem....at this point the slapchop is no longer a slapchop, it suddenly becomes a spring loaded vegetable cannon!
As soon as you wiggle a tiny piece of the vegetable in question out of harms way you can fully expect to get showered in large chunks of potato (or onion, or peppers)...remember these are large chunks that fly fast and hard.....because this stupid fucking device hasn't actually CUT ANYTHING!
I am going to personally kill the man that invented this goddamn thing...in fact I'm going to use it on his nuts....because Vince says it works great on nuts...in fact so well that we are going to love his nuts.
Anyone know where Vince lives? Frustrated in INNISFIL!!!!!
Can you see why I nearly peed my pants?!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Robert Pattinson takes on the b**ches from The View
Before you watch, I must warn you...Barb will make you want to break something. The woman should know better than to cut off RPattz *shaking fists*
Rob brought his posse along with him....smart man.
Can I just say right now how annoyed I am with the fact that these American networks enjoy purposefully BLOCKING Canadians?! They let me watch the recaps from The View, but not full episodes. Does this make any damn sense?? I think not. Jo's theory is that it is because Canada beat the US in Olympic hockey. My response.....mahbeh *snickers*
Rob brought his posse along with him....smart man.
Can I just say right now how annoyed I am with the fact that these American networks enjoy purposefully BLOCKING Canadians?! They let me watch the recaps from The View, but not full episodes. Does this make any damn sense?? I think not. Jo's theory is that it is because Canada beat the US in Olympic hockey. My response.....mahbeh *snickers*
Monday, March 1, 2010
Remember Me....Fuck, how could I forget you?!
So my day started out really well thanks to my good friend Gina who happened upon all of these wonderful goodies...
Oh, and in case you're confused as to why I am all *drool* and *swoon* and *gurgle* (total loss of brain function), then there is this...
Oh, and in case you're confused as to why I am all *drool* and *swoon* and *gurgle* (total loss of brain function), then there is this...
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